The Pompadour Drive 55 Fire burned 13 acres in grass fuels three miles northeast of Ashland on Memorial Day. The blaze was in mop-up by Tuesday morning. Jackson County Fire District 5, Ashland Fire & Rescue and Oregon Dept. of Forestry responded to the fire, which spread rapidly due to shifting winds. One residence was threatened but survived unscathed, due to the owner having previously mowed the unirrigated grass around the home. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
